Kale Kalıp KCR-556 Assault Rifle
Reading Time: 2 minutesManufacturer: Kale KalıpCountry of Origin: Republic of TürkiyeType: Modular 5.56×45mm NATO Assault RifleIn Service Since: 2018Users: Turkish Armed Forces, Bangladesh, Qatar, Brazil, Libya, and others Overview The KCR-556 is a modern, modular assault rifle developed by Kale Kalıp to meet the rigorous demands of contemporary military operations. Designed for reliability Continue Reading
Otokar COBRA 4×4 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle
Reading Time: 3 minutesManufacturer: Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş.Country of Origin: Republic of TürkiyeType: 4×4 Tactical Wheeled Armoured VehicleIn Service Since: 1997 (COBRA series); various upgraded models ongoing Overview The Otokar COBRA is a family of modular, high-mobility 4×4 wheeled armoured vehicles designed and produced by Otokar, a leading Turkish defence firm. Continue Reading
Clarification on Bangladesh Defence Budget Outlay in FY2025-26: Q & A
Reading Time: 3 minutesNotes: Q1: Has Bangladesh?s defence budget decreased in FY2025-26?A: Yes, the official defence budget for FY2025-26 has decreased by approximately 3.1%, from BDT 42,014 crore in FY2024-25 to BDT 40,698 crore. Q2: Does this budget cut mean Bangladesh is reducing its defence capabilities?A: Not necessarily. While the official budget shows Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s FY2025-26 Defence and Public Security Budget Reflects Austerity Priorities
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe interim government of Bangladesh has tabled the national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, announcing a total outlay of Tk 7,90,000 crore. Notably, the combined allocation for the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs stands at Tk 71,737 crore. This represents approximately 9.1 percent of the Continue Reading
Bangladesh Advances Towards Defence Electronics Autonomy with Joint Ventures and Local Production Initiatives
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is accelerating its move towards strategic autonomy in defence electronics by seeking joint ventures with international partners and expanding its indigenous production capabilities. The most recent and notable development involves the Bangladesh Army’s Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME) Corps, which has initiated local manufacturing of frequency-hopping radios and other Continue Reading